{"product_id":"snappsy-the-alligator-and-his-best-friend-forever-probably-isbn-9780425288658","title":"Snappsy the Alligator and His Best Friend Forever (Probably)","description":"\u003cb\u003eSnappsy (begrudgingly!) returns in this clever and hilarious follow-up to the critically-acclaimed \u003ci\u003eSnappsy the Alligator (Did Not Ask to Be in This Book)\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Snappsy the alligator wants nothing more than a quiet evening to himself, but a pesky chicken who insists he's Snappsy's best friend won't leave him alone. Friendship bracelets? Matching shirts? The sleepover of the century? Snappsy did not ask for any of the activities the chicken—his best friend forever?—is planning. This pitch-perfect sequel to \u003ci\u003eSnappsy the Alligator (Did Not Ask to Be in This Book)\u003c\/i\u003e explores all the ways we get friendship wrong (and why it feels so magical when we get it right!).\u003cb\u003eA Junior Library Guild Selection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePRAISE FOR SNAPPSY THE ALLIGATOR AND HIS BEST FRIEND FOREVER (PROBABLY):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Falatko and Miller brilliantly add depth to the characters' story arc.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePRAISE FOR \u003ci\u003eSNAPPSY THE ALLIGATOR (DID NOT ASK TO BE IN THIS BOOK)\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A \u003cb\u003echarming, irreverent tale\u003c\/b\u003e for independent-minded tots.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePeople Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is the first book for both Falatko and Miller, and it’s an \u003cb\u003eexcellent\u003c\/b\u003e one—Falatko’s writing nimbly zigs and zags around Miller’s bold, goofy cartoons.\" \u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, STARRED REVIEW!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"More than merely meta, Snappsy is clearly \u003cb\u003ea book, if not a protagonist, with bite\u003c\/b\u003e.\" \u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, STARRED REVIEW! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Falatko’s debut picture book is atruly \u003cb\u003elaugh-out-loud, mischievous romp\u003c\/b\u003e, made gleefully goofier by Miller’s straight-laced, deadpan animalcharacters.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, STARRED REVIEW! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Filled with exploration-worthy detail… overdocumented youngsters may feel some sympathy for Snappsy, and \u003cb\u003eaudiences...will giggle \u003c\/b\u003eat his battle with the overexcited narrator.\"\u003cbr\u003e—BCCB, STARRED REVIEW!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This \u003cb\u003eclever debut\u003c\/b\u003e will renew faith in the possibilities of fourth-wall breaking.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A \u003cb\u003esilly, clever\u003c\/b\u003e introduction to the idea of the unreliable narrator.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe Boston Globe \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"One of the funniest picture books of the year. . . . \u003cb\u003eutterly irresistible\u003c\/b\u003e.\" \u003cbr\u003e—BookPage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Falatko’s debut book demonstrates the power of storytelling through words and pictures.\" \u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Distinguished by Falatko’s ability to sustain the tension at length; by Miller’s savory palette... and by the unvoiced suggestion that when fiction is working well, a character can take on a life of his or her own.\" \u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This one goes to the top of the meta-heap. Snappsy the Alligator is a wonderful exploration of subjectivity... and a lot of fun.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Shelf Awareness\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"If a pesky narrator did THAT to ME, I'D bite 'em right on the—*AHEM* Great job with your creative conflict resolution, Snappsy!\"\u003cbr\u003e—Ame Dyckman, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eWolfie the Bunny\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBoy + Bot\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Adam Rex didn't ask to be on this book either. But despite being a mean man who generally dislikes debut authors he is a fan of Snappsy the Alligator.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Adam Rex, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eSchools First Day of School\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Modern storytelling that never compromises, page after hilarious page.\" \u003cbr\u003e—Bob Shea, author of \u003ci\u003eBallet Cat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eJulie Falatko\u003c\/b\u003e loves friendship bracelets, friendship hats, and friendship pizza. She is always the first person to fall asleep at a sleepover. Julie is an author with a library degree who writes stories about misunderstood animals trying to find their place in the world. Julie lives in Maine with her family. To find out more about her books, please visit her at www.juliefalatko.com.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eTim Miller \u003c\/b\u003eloves smoothies, reading by himself, and quiet evenings alone. He studied cartooning at the School of Visual Arts and now writes and illustrates children’s books to pay off his student loans. Tim lives in Queens with his girlfriend and three cats who are his best friends forever. To see a full list of his books, please visit timmillerillustration.com.","brand":"Viking Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301271195877,"sku":"NP9780425288658","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780425288658.jpg?v=1742923653","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/snappsy-the-alligator-and-his-best-friend-forever-probably-isbn-9780425288658","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}